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BradleyRJ · 03-30-2011, 08:13 PM

So I got a flux core welder given to me.. Its an older model that cant be changed over to gas...can I use it to weld the holes under the hood and weld in some Scott Rod panels? I am a pretty fair welder with a mig, and since it wont have any structural properties I think I'll be fine.. but thought I'd ask before I got started.

JD1969 · 03-30-2011, 08:19 PM

I have done sheet metal work with flux core one time, and I won't do it again. It was really hard to control the heat, flux burn hotter and it made more of mess. I would just convert it to run gas.

tiptopss · 03-30-2011, 10:13 PM

ya, that gasless crap is all junk, dont bother even trying it

JD1969 · 03-31-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiptopss

ya, that gasless crap is all junk, dont bother even trying it

It's not junk, it just is meant for certain things. I used FC all the time when I used to weld on cell towers, and it worked great.

NotchAbove · 04-01-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiptopss

ya, that gasless crap is all junk, dont bother even trying it

Kinda harsh don't ya think.....

Everything has a use and purpose. Flux Core is fine to weld thicker material with, if you know how to weld you can weld real good with it.

With that said, the sheet metal used on Mustangs is very thin, and you will without a doubt burn through eventually. You best bet is to convert to gas if your going to do sheet metal work.

BradleyRJ · 04-01-2011, 05:39 PM

This welder is pre able to convert to gas.. so I'll just use this one for other stuff and look for a good used gas welder when I am ready to do the underhood hole filling.

Quick69 · 04-05-2011, 01:12 PM

I picked up a new hobart 140 on sale($420.00), got a tank and haven't looked back. Its hard to beat for the price and I would go with it if your on a budget

03-30-2011, 08:13 PM	#1
BradleyRJ Registered User Trader Feedback: (22) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 4,796	Flux core So I got a flux core welder given to me.. Its an older model that cant be changed over to gas...can I use it to weld the holes under the hood and weld in some Scott Rod panels? I am a pretty fair welder with a mig, and since it wont have any structural properties I think I'll be fine.. but thought I'd ask before I got started. __________________ They say what goes up must come down but I ain't reached my cruising altitude. Take a look at what I did but can you imagine what I'm about to do.

04-01-2011, 05:39 PM	#6
BradleyRJ Registered User Trader Feedback: (22) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 4,796	This welder is pre able to convert to gas.. so I'll just use this one for other stuff and look for a good used gas welder when I am ready to do the underhood hole filling. __________________ They say what goes up must come down but I ain't reached my cruising altitude. Take a look at what I did but can you imagine what I'm about to do.

04-05-2011, 01:12 PM	#7
Quick69 Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 41	I picked up a new hobart 140 on sale($420.00), got a tank and haven't looked back. Its hard to beat for the price and I would go with it if your on a budget __________________ 1978 Fairmont "The Tapioca Terror"

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03-30-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
JD1969 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lockport, Il Posts: 149	I have done sheet metal work with flux core one time, and I won't do it again. It was really hard to control the heat, flux burn hotter and it made more of mess. I would just convert it to run gas.

03-30-2011, 10:13 PM	#3
tiptopss Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: canada Posts: 111	ya, that gasless crap is all junk, dont bother even trying it